“My father planned this place. The benches were carefully placed, not facing , knowing the lack of cordiality between certain natives.” I couldn’t decipher Grandma’s smile. Wrinkles weakened expressions of her once beautiful face. “Do you recall something specific about the place?” It was on her insistence that we had driven down several miles to … Continue reading Happily ever after
The patriarch’s death is covered by media as a social setback. He was a renowned philanthropist, who spent a lifetime in serving the less privileged. Backstage His signature is forged on nomination forms. Jewellery and valuables from his cupboard go missing. His kith and kin refuse to perform all the rituals related to death, for … Continue reading Regulars
“I understand what you are going through.” “Really? Do you? You know nothing about the life I’ve led.” “True. I don’t. But I’ve lost a husband too. I pray that your husband is found alive on the accident site or in nearby hospitals, and life restarts for you.” “A restart is certain, but it may … Continue reading Evolved
The notepad is carefully designed to offset greyness of the decor. Nisha needed a push to draw the window curtains open. Deepa’s thoughts wandered back to her college days, when a Maths professor, R.K. Talreja, not very competent in English would keep saying, “Open the windows. Let the atmosphere come in.” He was always the … Continue reading Freshness
“Can you stand straight, look into my eyes and talk? You are shaken up, you are afraid because you are no weak grounds. You do not have a case to present. I’d advise you to take a break, and come back to work after a fortnight.” The shaky, shivering guy left and the Boss smiled. … Continue reading Prize or Price?
I used to spend an hour on this park bench every evening - petting furry creatures, feeding them biscuits, watching their competitive pranks, smiling and laughing a lot. I’m back there after a decade. The darlings do not come running to me. There are a few loitering around, who have to be woo-ed with biscuits. … Continue reading Reincarnated love
Two faces from history chatted about happenings in the far-off castle. “I wonder what happened to those characters who lived there? They destroyed life on the plains, and then disappeared into their hiding place.” “I wonder if they were responsible for carving us in stone. They missed out on a grand opportunity.” “How?” “If I … Continue reading Non-inclusion
I am the more evolved soul, yet need protection from humans. But why? Because two-legged creatures imagine they own the planet, and love will take a long time to enlighten this species. https://only100words.xyz/2020/01/23/three-line-tales-week-208/
“Dynamism was his middle name, as he never paused to think before acting. The response was agile, and results delivered sometimes excellent, earning him a good reputation. But who says a performer never fails? He met his nemesis in the form of a competitor who set traps for him, and he succumbed to her charm … Continue reading Dynamism
“Check the expiry date before you consume that ice-cream. It has been around in the freezer for long.” “I’m just keeping it outside.” “But why?” “You know who is visiting us today,” his look was sombre, “Tell me honestly, don’t you want frozen hearts to thaw again?” For once, I had no answer. We loved … Continue reading Thawing
